To be honest, on arriving at the hotel I was a little worried about the area even though the hotel staff reassured me there was nothing to be worried about. After 24 hours or so I realised that the staff were correct. The hotel itself was very comfortable and served a lovely breakfast. The staff were extremely polite and helpful. We really enjoyed sitting outside in the garden in the afternoon, catching up on emails and sipping a wine or two before dinner. There were several restaurants across the road which served lovely meals. The local shopping strip is left out of the hotel and down to the end of the road. I would feel very comfortable staying at Hotel Sanpi Milano again.